Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier
Metal, Steel
Unavailable
H 19.3 in Dm 26.8 in
White Viscontea Suspension Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The internal steel structure
Metal
Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
This hanging fixture provides diffused light with a unique resin cocoon and internal steel
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H 19.5 in Dm 26.5 in
'Viscontea" by Achille & Pier Castiglioni Cocoon Pendant Light for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Asheville, NC
VISCONTEA COCOON PENDANT BY ACHILLE AND PIERRE GIACOMO CASTIGLIONI FOR FLOS ITALY, 1960S WEAR
Resin
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H 17.72 in Dm 22.45 in L 17.72 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic
Viscontea Ceiling Light by Achille Castiglione for Flos
Located in Chicago, IL
Viscontea ceiling light by Achille Castiglione Original Edition by Flos in excellent
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Steel
'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Natural Fiber, Resin, Plastic
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Iron
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H 19.6 in Dm 23.6 in L 19.6 in
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal, Brass
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos. Two Available
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos. Three Available
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos Three Available
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon"Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos Three Available
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H 33.08 in Dm 17.72 in
Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This medium size Viscontea pendant light was designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for
Brass, Iron
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H 18 in W 26 in D 26 in
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Ventura, CA
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos A resin and metal
Metal
Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
a wire frame to create the sculptural form that diffuses the light.
Wire
Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille and Piero Castiglioni for Flos, 1963
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piero Castiglioni for Flos around 1960. The
Metal
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H 38.98 in Dm 26.78 in
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s Stunning "Viscontea
Metal
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H 19.69 in Dm 26.38 in
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, "Viscontea" Pendant Lamp for Flos, 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Paris, FR
"Viscontea" pendant light was manufactured by Flos, in Italy in 1960s. Resin and enameled steel frame
Metal, Brass
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H 43.31 in Dm 26.78 in
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s Stunning "Viscontea
Metal
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H 14.57 in Dm 19.3 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic
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H 17.72 in Dm 22.45 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic
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H 14.57 in Dm 18.12 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic, Resin
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H 15.75 in Dm 18.12 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic, Resin
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H 47.25 in Dm 18.12 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been designed by Achille
Synthetic
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H 14.57 in Dm 19.3 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Large Viscontea pendant lamp, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, is a true masterpiece of mid
Synthetic
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" light. Original, designed and manufactured
Steel
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" light. Original, designed and manufactured
Steel
Viscontea Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Natural Fiber, Resin, Plastic
'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Steel
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Metal
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Iron
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
Iron
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H 18.9 in Dm 25.6 in
Mid-Century Beige Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century first edition large "Viscontea" cocoon pendant light in fabulous condition
Metal, Steel
Castiglioni Cocoon Pendant, Italy, 1960
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of Castiglioni's organic pendants produced as part of the Viscontea pendant light series in the
Metal
$1,590 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Arabescato Marble & Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Marble
$2,840 / set
H 21.66 in W 3.75 in D 2.96 in
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Light Pink Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These light pink glass wall lamps stand out for their refined simplicity and artisanal craftsmanship. The blown glass diffuser, featuring a delicately textured, bubble-like surface, ...
Brass
$15,200
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point in upholstered furni...
Leather
Side table by Svend Thoresen & Torgny Roloff, Sweden, c. 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
An elegant Swedish Grace table in dark-stained oak, designed for Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1930s. Svend A. Thoresen, a Danish interior architect active in Stockholm, worked at N...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet or Cupboard in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet or cupboard, solid oak, France, 1960s This cabinet is a strong example of thoughtful woodworking, where structure and surface are tre...
Oak
LURL Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The versatile and elegant LURL Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is a mid-century Italian inspired wall sconce in lightly aged brass and painted aluminum. This sconce is made in the USA ...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,555 / set
H 7.09 in W 5.32 in D 7.09 in
Barovier & Toso Art Dèco Style Brass and Rostrato Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This stunning pair of Murano glass sconces has been handcrafted using the Rostrato technique. This means that each segment of glass has been individually fired in relief to achieve a...
Brass
$3,581 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Patterned Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Backrest, Dedar Tiger Beat 002
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Faux Fu...
$1,675
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair, Italy, late 19th Century. It is currently being reupholstered, and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us two yards of your fabric a...
Bone, Upholstery, Wood
$11,242
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
Burgundy red "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975. The sofa is in a stunning original...
Leather
$1,164 / item
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Cube Stool in Patch Cerulean, Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern
Located in London, GB
The Cube Stool is the perfect addition to your home, offering versatility as both a comfortable footrest and a stylish accent piece. Whether paired with a brass tray for a chic cockt...
Fabric
$6,000 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Pair of ‘121’ Dining Chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the husband-and-wife duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, the 121 dining chair embodies their signature approach. Blending architectural rigor with sensuous materiality...
Leather, Wood
Murano Pulegoso Glass Globe Table Lamps, Silver Leaf, Modern Design
Located in Austin, TX
Shimmering pair of handblown Murano "Pulegoso" glass globe table lamps. It's hard to capture the real beauty of these lamps in a photograph! Clear Pulegoso glass was layered over a s...
Murano Glass
$7,400 / set
H 29.25 in W 112 in D 32 in
A Mid Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa in two pieces, C. 1950s.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and visually arresting pair of sculptural sofas from the 1950s, evocative of cloud-like forms with their softly curved / contoured silhouettes and organic, low-slung profiles....
Upholstery, Wood
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large wall lights, brass, acrylic, Sweden, 1970s. These charming wall lights originate from Sweden and have a considerable size, making them ideal to illuminate hall ways or large ...
Brass
$9,955
H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978. Price is per sofa ! The Bambole series today is a true icon amongst the 1970s design f...
Leather, Foam
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.